PCGamingWiki:Sample article
How to use this sample layout:
- Please feel free to copy and paste the code from this page into a new game article.
- Code can be copied using the edit link for this page.
- Rename sections and names where appropriate, and delete the first and last line of code.
- Choose an appropriate category, which will normally be [[Category:Game]] and [[Category:Windows]].
- Delete empty headers.
No genre, game-type or game content information
The reason we have decided to not include genre on this wiki can be found in the Style Policy page. Game content information should also be kept to a minimal. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
Introduction
- Noteworthy comments about performance.
- Developer support and stability.
- Other games in the series, for example, Halo: Combat Evolved (2001).
Windows
Availability
Source(s): StoreLink Usage:
- Steam:
{{StoreLink|Steam|207170}}
- GOG.com:
{{StoreLink|Gog|legend_of_grimrock}}
- Amazon:
{{StoreLink|Amazon|B00178630A}}
Text:
- Which is the best version of the game to get?
Video Settings
Template:Video Settings
Values are assigned by typing |property=true
or false
or hackable
.
If notes require expanding, add →#Vsync
to link to internal sections.
Field Of View (FOV)
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
- Add or subtract Video Settings headers as required.
- Add internal links (→#) from the Video Settings template where possible.
High Resolution
If this is relevant, please add this high resolution header in (more relevant for older games).
Patches
Only include if:
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Issues And Fixes
- Headers can be renamed to the specific issues being discussed.
Unresolved Issues
Improvements
- Headers can be renamed to the specific issues being discussed.
Skip Cutscenes
Run Without CD/DVD
Mods And Utilities
The aim of the article is to provide the benefit of experience of the community for the new user.
- List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.
- Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
- Utilities that do not fit in other sections can also be placed here.
Save Game Data
Save Game Folder Location
Refer to the Style Policy for guidance on formatting.
Use <code> tags to display file names:
settings.ini
Use <code> tags to display default full file paths:
- Windows 7:
C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\My Documents\
- Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\My Documents\
I have decided to change paths styling to <code> tags. This is because there are a number of display issues with <pre> file paths overlapping over floating divs such as the infobox.--Andytizer (talk) 05:26, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
Transfer Save Game
Any issues transferring a save game to another computer?
Cloud Support
Are save games or settings synced to the cloud?
Controller Support
System Requirements
Mac
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
Compatibility
System Requirements
Linux
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
Compatibility
System Requirements
General Information
Include common information across operating systems here.
Console Commands
Forums
Include all large forums:
- Steam forum
- 'Official' forum
Community Sites
Can include:
- Community websites.
- Other relevant wikis.
- Specific helpful pages.